A glimpse of everyday life in silence

Mornings on a trip are special times when you can experience the local way of life. Let's take a walk through the quiet streets with the cool, clear air. The "Takehara Townscape Preservation District" is usually a bustling tourist destination, but this morning, residents can be seen walking their dogs and riding bicycles from early in the morning.

Splendid mansions, historic temples, and even the steam rising from the sake breweries as rice steams are common sights to the people here, now as they were in the past. If you take your time to look around the town, you'll see the beautiful, paper-cut designs of the unique amber-colored lattices, the plaster walls stretching into the distance, and the blue sky distortedly reflected in the old glass windows. You'll be entranced by the townscape that still retains the atmosphere of about 350 years ago.

A glimpse of everyday life in silence

The decorations made from traditional bamboo crafts, the flowers displayed on the eaves, and the streetlights illuminating the dark morning road all seem to welcome you, saying "Welcome!" You can see that the spirit of hospitality has been passed down through the generations. Suddenly, you smell a delicious aroma coming from somewhere. It's almost time for breakfast. You've already checked out the shops you'll be going to today while strolling around. Now, another wonderful day is about to begin.